# 1542 East New York Avenue, Brooklyn

Police station · built c. 1930 · Block 3489, Lot 121.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3034890121/1546-east-new-york-avenue

More construction in Brownsville: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/brownsville.md

## Building permits

- New Building — Mid-Rise, filed Mar 12, 2025, 12 stories, described as “Construct a new building - 12 stories in height supportive housing and community facility.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 9, 2026, estimated cost $25K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2022 code. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 29, 2025, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation Of Temporary Single Personnel Hoist As per Plans Submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 16, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Installation of temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. Live load 300PSF.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 12, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Provide all labor, material, equipment, permits, and accessories for the installation of the temporary standpipe system as shown on the drawings.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 10, 2025, estimated cost $1K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of 2022 the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 16, 2024, estimated cost $25K, described as “Support of excavation”
- Demolition, filed Aug 1, 2024, estimated cost $400K, described as “Full demolition of three story structure using hand held and mechanical means to assist from exterior.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 30, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “Installation of construction fence”
- Alteration, filed Jan 24, 2019, estimated cost $7K, described as “Installation of sidewalk shed as per plans. Sidewalk shed live load 300 psf shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2014 code no change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $280,350
- 2026–27 tax: $28,684
- Market value (city estimate): $623,000
- Taxable value: $264,420
- Assessed land: $67,050
- Assessed improvements: $213,300

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 1.51 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Board and land use applications

- 1542 E. NEW YORK (City Planning P1986K0255): Completed, decided Apr 17, 1986. DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, 2 PARCELS

## In the news

[NYCHA Finalizes Development Rights Transfer For 1546 East New York Avenue In Brownsville, Brooklyn](https://newyorkyimby.com/2025/12/nycha-finalizes-development-rights-transfer-for-1546-east-new-york-avenue-in-brownsville-brooklyn.html), New York YIMBY, Dec 29, 2025.

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology